Escaping the Offence Trap
Offence means far more than falling out with somebody. The Biblical idea of offence has been replaced with a Soap Opera version. We would do well to regain and accurate idea of what it truly means to offend and be offended.
Trapped in Difficult Circumstances? – Don’t Lose Hope!
The survival guide for those trapped in difficult circumstances.
Where Have All the Pastors Gone?
Pastoral care is the Cinderella of the church ministries. It is time she came out of the basement and went to the ball.
Jesus’ Miracles
We judge counterfeits by examining them against the real thing. Jesus set the gold standard for the miraculous. How do claims of modern miracles and healings compare?
Good News-We’re not Superheroes!
We live in a culture that is superhero obsessed. This is not just the comic book characters but includes celebrities, leaders and sports personalities. Our stories often are about people with exceptional qualities. The most intelligent and beautiful are presented as the norm we should all aspire to. The top few are praised whilst everyone…
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We are all different
The times in my life when I have been most effective is when I have been myself. When I have tried to be someone else I have been unreal, frustrated, half-hearted and not very successful. There are many reasons why we are not always true to who we are. In our religious groupings there tends…
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Temptation
We all have to fight it, Jesus beat it one hundred per cent. We can learn from how He dealt with it. Temptation comes to us from three different sources, from our own hearts (James 1:14), from the world (1 John 2:16), and Satan (Matthew 4:3). In the case of Jesus, the temptation was not…
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Death and Life Everyday
There are two great principles at work in the lives of Christians. The two principles are death followed by resurrection. Death came as a result of Adam’s sin whereas resurrection is the result of Jesus’ redemptive work.
Attitudes Are Really Important
Two young brothers were arguing at the dinner table. One had gotten so angry he jumped up but his mother told him to sit down. He reluctantly sat down but then protested to his parents that he was still standing up on the inside. To try and follow God without a right heart attitude is…
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Do You Really Want What You Ask God For?
Have you ever really wanted something and asked God for this? Did you get what you asked for and did this work out the way you thought it would? Years ago I really wanted a promotion in the job I had. I asked God for this and worked towards this goal. After some time and…
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